Safeguarding
Child Protection - In our Parish, we take seriously our responsibility for the protection of children and vulnerable & young people. We do our utmost to ensure a safe and secure environment for the provision of spiritual, catechetical and pastoral care, and activities in the Parish.
We will liaise with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegation of abuse is dealt with promptly and properly, any victim is supported and any perpetrator is held to account. All groups in the Diocese are committed to establishing high standards of practice.
Anyone with concerns about a child or vulnerable adults in this Parish or who requires information on our procedures should contact one of the following.
We will liaise with statutory agencies to ensure that any allegation of abuse is dealt with promptly and properly, any victim is supported and any perpetrator is held to account. All groups in the Diocese are committed to establishing high standards of practice.
Anyone with concerns about a child or vulnerable adults in this Parish or who requires information on our procedures should contact one of the following.
Parish Safeguarding Contacts:
Fr Arbo Lekule (Parish Priest) 01795 472619 Parish Safeguarding Officer to be updated shortly (meanwhile please contact Fr Arbo) Our Diocesan Officers are as follows:
R.C Diocese of Southwark Safeguarding Office Episcopal Vicar for Safeguarding - Rev John Diver Head of Safeguarding - Mary-Jane Crowley Religious Advisor for Safeguarding - Sister Jane Bertelsen Tel: 020 7261 1606 Email: [email protected] Address: Safeguarding Office St Gabriel’s House Westminster Bridge Road London SE1 7FQ |
Other useful contacts:
Child Protection Emergency Helpline 020 8697 6006 Childline Free Helpline (24 hours a day) 0800 1111 Churches Child Protection Advisory Service Helpline 01322 660011 NSPCC (24 hours a day) 0800 800 500 |